When writing her biography, Clare of Assisi described herself as “Clare unworthy servant of Christ and the little shoot of the most blessed father Francis.” These same images were repeatedly used to portray the virgin of Assisi as humble, obedient and faithful to the original Franciscan vision. From the thirteenth century onwards, virtues that have been regarded as traditionallyfeminine (such as chastity, beauty and purity) were associated with Clare. While this model persisted throughout the later medieval and early modern periods, it steadily and progressively took on other characteristics reflecting both social and spiritualchange.

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Data: Gio 14 Feb 2019

Orario: Dalle 19:15 alle 20:15

Organizzato da :
Canadian Institute for Mediterranean Studies, St. Michael’s College

In collaborazione con :
Istituto Italiano di Cultura

Ingresso :
Libero

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University of Toronto, Carr Hall, Room 404, located at 100 St. Joseph Street, St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto. (First street north of Wellesley; parking lot is opposite Carr Hall).